Prvic
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Prvić is a small island
in the Croatia
n part of Adriatic Sea
. It is situated in the Šibenik
archipelago, about half a mile from the mainland, in the vicinity of Vodice
. The whole island is under protection of the Croatian Ministry of Culture
since the island is considered a cultural heritage.
. The other theory says that the name derives from the fact that Prvić is first ("prvi") island from the mainland in the Šibenik archipelago.
In 14th and 15th century the island belonged to noble families from Šibenik
. During Ottoman
conquests in 16th and 17th century, the island is inhabited by refugees from the mainland.
During World War II
many of the inhabitants of the island joined the antifascist movement. Prvić was highly important in defending region against the nazi occupation. There are many antifascist monuments on the island.
), fishing
and tourism
. The sea around Prvić is quite rich with fish. Inhabitants of Prvić are known for making a tasteful and healthful olive oil
and a good wine
. As mentioned, they often go fishing
as well. Therefore, the Mediterranean cuisine, especially Dalmatia
n one is common here.
s, house
s and villa
s for tourists.
Every year on the August 2nd, there is a local celebration in Prvić Luka, and on August 16 the fešta
is in Šepurine.
Its area is 2.37 km2, and it has population of 453 and is the third most densely populated island in Croatia. Šepurine is located on the west side of the island opposite Vodice
. Prvić Luka is situated in biggest bay on the south-east side and it is well protected from northern and western winds.
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
in the Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n part of Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
. It is situated in the Šibenik
Šibenik
Šibenik is a historic town in Croatia, with population of 51,553 . It is located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea...
archipelago, about half a mile from the mainland, in the vicinity of Vodice
Vodice
Vodice may refer to:* Vodice, Croatia* Vodice, Slovenia* Vodice, Serbia* Vodice, a village in Albania...
. The whole island is under protection of the Croatian Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture (Croatia)
The Ministry of Culture is a ministry of the Croatian government, whose work is aimed at preserving the cultural and natural heritage and overseeing its development...
since the island is considered a cultural heritage.
History
The name of the island was possibly derived from Prvin, the name of the pre-Christian Croatian god of springSpring (season)
Spring is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The specific definition of the exact timing of "spring" varies according to local climate, cultures and...
. The other theory says that the name derives from the fact that Prvić is first ("prvi") island from the mainland in the Šibenik archipelago.
In 14th and 15th century the island belonged to noble families from Šibenik
Šibenik
Šibenik is a historic town in Croatia, with population of 51,553 . It is located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea...
. During Ottoman
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
conquests in 16th and 17th century, the island is inhabited by refugees from the mainland.
During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
many of the inhabitants of the island joined the antifascist movement. Prvić was highly important in defending region against the nazi occupation. There are many antifascist monuments on the island.
Economy
Main industries are agriculture (grapes, olives and figsFIGS
FIGS is an acronym for French, Italian, German, Spanish. These are usually the first four languages chosen to localize products into when a company enters the European market....
), fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
and tourism
Tourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
. The sea around Prvić is quite rich with fish. Inhabitants of Prvić are known for making a tasteful and healthful olive oil
Olive oil
Olive oil is an oil obtained from the olive , a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps...
and a good wine
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
. As mentioned, they often go fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
as well. Therefore, the Mediterranean cuisine, especially Dalmatia
Dalmatia
Dalmatia is a historical region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It stretches from the island of Rab in the northwest to the Bay of Kotor in the southeast. The hinterland, the Dalmatian Zagora, ranges from fifty kilometers in width in the north to just a few kilometers in the south....
n one is common here.
Tourism
Tourism is the most important economic branch on the island. Nevertheless, there is just one hotel on the island (Hotel Maestral*** in Prvić Luka), but locals rent their apartmentApartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s, house
House
A house is a building or structure that has the ability to be occupied for dwelling by human beings or other creatures. The term house includes many kinds of different dwellings ranging from rudimentary huts of nomadic tribes to free standing individual structures...
s and villa
Villa
A villa was originally an ancient Roman upper-class country house. Since its origins in the Roman villa, the idea and function of a villa have evolved considerably. After the fall of the Roman Republic, villas became small farming compounds, which were increasingly fortified in Late Antiquity,...
s for tourists.
Culture
There are three Roman Catholic churches on the island. Two in Šepurine and one in Prvić Luka. The smaller church in Šepurine was built in medieval times, and the bigger one in 19th century. There are many cultural events on the island during the year, such as; music concerts, art exhibitions, many sport competitions and other.Every year on the August 2nd, there is a local celebration in Prvić Luka, and on August 16 the fešta
Party
A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, or recreation. A party will typically feature food and beverages, and often music and dancing as well....
is in Šepurine.
Villages
There are two villages on the island:- Prvić Luka and
- Šepurine.
Its area is 2.37 km2, and it has population of 453 and is the third most densely populated island in Croatia. Šepurine is located on the west side of the island opposite Vodice
Vodice
Vodice may refer to:* Vodice, Croatia* Vodice, Slovenia* Vodice, Serbia* Vodice, a village in Albania...
. Prvić Luka is situated in biggest bay on the south-east side and it is well protected from northern and western winds.
Interesting facts
- Famous CroatianCroatsCroats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
bishopBishopA bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
, inventor and polymathPolymathA polymath is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. In less formal terms, a polymath may simply be someone who is very knowledgeable...
Faust Vrančić is buried in a church in Prvić Luka. - In Šepurine, Faust Vrančić family had a big baroque-styleBaroqueThe Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
summer residence which is now in possession of the Draganić family. - Saint Ante Antić was born in Šepurine.
- There are no cars on the whole island, except a fire trucks and bicycles.
- Many ancientClassical antiquityClassical antiquity is a broad term for a long period of cultural history centered on the Mediterranean Sea, comprising the interlocking civilizations of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, collectively known as the Greco-Roman world...
and medieval artifactsArtifact (archaeology)An artifact or artefact is "something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art, esp an object of archaeological interest"...
were found on the island. - Coastline of the island is 10.6 kilometers.
See also
- Adriatic Boat ShowAdriatic Boat ShowAdriatic Boat Show is an international nautical show of new and used vessels that annually takes place in the city of Šibenik, Croatia. It is the official boat show of Croatian Boatbuilding Cluster but it also includes a large number of foreign manufacturers as well...
- City of ŠibenikŠibenikŠibenik is a historic town in Croatia, with population of 51,553 . It is located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea...
- City of VodiceVodiceVodice may refer to:* Vodice, Croatia* Vodice, Slovenia* Vodice, Serbia* Vodice, a village in Albania...
- Krka National ParkKrka National ParkKrka National Park is one of the Croatian national parks, named after the river Krka that it encloses. It is located along the middle-lower course of the Krka River in central Dalmatia, in Šibenik-Knin county, downstream Miljevci area, and just a few kilometers northeast of the city of Šibenik...
- Kornati National ParkKornatiThe Kornati archipelago in Croatia is located in the northern part of Dalmatia, west from Šibenik, in the Šibenik-Knin county. With 35 km in length and 140 islands, some large, some small, in a sea area of about 320 km², Kornati are the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea...